The top 10 movies of 2021, led by an immigrant’s story in animated form
Although audiences returned to theaters for blockbusters, the best movies tended to be smaller and more personal.
(Wyatt Garfield | courtesy of Sundance Institute) Winston Duke, left, and Zazie Beetz appear in the drama "Nine Days," written and directed by Edson Oda, and filmed on Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats.
Sean P. Means has been reporting and editing for The Salt Lake Tribune since 1991 — including 25 years as movie critic. Since 2018, he has reported on arts and culture reporter, and breaking news — and was part of The Tribune’s COVID-19 reporting team. He reviews movies for MovieCricket.net and X96’s “Radio From Hell” program.
Sean P. Means has been reporting and editing for The Salt Lake Tribune since 1991 — including 25 years as movie critic. Since 2018, he has reported on arts and culture reporter, and breaking news — and was part of The Tribune’s COVID-19 reporting team. He reviews movies for MovieCricket.net and X96’s “Radio From Hell” program.